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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsFarer INTEGRA

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel is praised for its aged steel case and cream sandwich dial. However, some owners dislike the distorted sapphire crystal and the absence of minute markers, with one noting difficulty in replacing the crystal due to hand fitment. The watch features a Miyota 9039 movement with a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of -10 to +30 seconds per day, and is offered with two strap options. On balance, owners value the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel for its distinctive aged aesthetic and dial design, despite some reservations about the crystal.

From video reviewers

Movement accuracy is a notable strength, with one reviewer noting a -1.8 second per day deviation after initial testing. A weakness is the substantial price hike for the re-release model, which raises questions about whether the upgrades justify the cost. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one calling it "decidedly derivative" and the other not mentioning this aspect.

Farer INTEGRA

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer INTEGRA for its comfortable 38.5mm tonneau case and excellent integrated bracelet, which features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. The watch is also noted for its attractive dials, including exotic materials, and a color-matched date wheel. The Sellita SW300-1 movement is considered a positive differentiator. However, some find the price point high for the integrated bracelet watch category, and the prominent Arabic numerals are polarizing, with some finding them too large or not universally appealing. One owner noted the flesh-toned base of the hands on the copper dial was off-putting, and another found the rubber strap difficult to attach. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Farer INTEGRA for its refined sporty-chic style, comfortable wearability, and well-executed bracelet at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
INTEGRA38.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
INTEGRA56h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
INTEGRA100m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
INTEGRA$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Salmon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
42h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,450
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